Who We Are
William Conroy Honors College
“Where Excellence Meets Opportunity”
We motivate students to reach their full potential — through a community of scholars and mentors and multiple pathways to succeed.
Three pathways, one at a time
Each pathway builds on the one before it. Start where you are.
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01Automatic
Crimson Scholars
Recognition for NMSU’s top students. No application — you’re notified by email each semester you qualify.
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02No application
University Honors Program
Open to every Crimson Scholar. Complete the requirements to graduate with University Honors.
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03Apply · Closes DEC 1st
Conroy Scholars
A selective program for prospective students who lead, research, and serve while completing Honors.
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| Crimson Scholars | University Honors | Conroy Scholars | |
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| How to join | Automatic | Be a Crimson Scholar | Apply as a prospective student |
| Key benefit | Honors classes + early registration | Graduate with University Honors | Faculty mentorship and leadership |
| Status | Open | Open | Closes December 1st |
Crimson Scholars
A recognition and enrichment program for students of exceptional academic achievement. Being a Crimson Scholar places you among NMSU’s top students.
Honors classes
Automatically eligible for all of them.
Early registration
First choice of classes.
You don’t need to apply. Each semester you qualify, you’ll receive an email confirming your status.
More about Crimson ScholarsUniversity Honors Program
The only condition is being a Crimson Scholar. Honors students hear first about volunteer and scholarship opportunities, special classes, and advising time slots.
- STEP 1Complete the program requirements
- STEP 2Keep a GPA of at least 3.50
- RESULTGraduate with University Honors
A medallion
Awarded at a pre-commencement ceremony, worn with your cap and gown.
On your transcript
The Honors designation is permanent.
Conroy Scholars
Closes December 1stProspective students can apply to become Conroy Scholars — leaders and models of a fully engaged, academic all-star life at NMSU. Alongside excellence in the classroom and the University Honors Program, Conroy Scholars:
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Research with faculty mentors on scholarship and creative work
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Lead on campus and in their professional fields
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Serve and advocate for a cause that matters
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Grow globally — intercultural competence and appreciation for diversity